At a Glance
Median Income
$67,031
$28,770 per capita
Home Value
$138,600
Zillow: $257,969
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Zearing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zearing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zearing a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zearing residents earn a median household income of $67,031 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zearing is $138,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,969. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
32.3% of adults in Zearing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zearing has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$28,770
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$257,969
Housing Units236
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Zearing was founded in 1881.
The median home in Zearing was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.